GLA Student Learning and Development 3

Question 1

A second-grade student who reads fluently but struggles to answer comprehension questions most likely has difficulty with:

Accepted Answer

Reading comprehension

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Phonemic awareness

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Decoding

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Phonics

Question 2

Which of the following best describes differentiated instruction?

Accepted Answer

Modifying content, process, or product based on student readiness, interest, and learning profile

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Teaching every student the same content in the same way

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Separating students into fixed ability groups for all subjects

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Assigning more homework to advanced students

Question 3

Erik Erikson's stage of 'Industry vs. Inferiority' typically corresponds to which age range?

Accepted Answer

Ages 6–12 (school age)

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Birth to 18 months

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Ages 3–5

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Adolescence

Question 4

A teacher wants to promote metacognition in students. Which activity best achieves this?

Accepted Answer

Having students write reflections on their own learning strategies

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Giving students a multiple-choice test

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Having students memorize key vocabulary

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Lecturing on effective study skills

Question 5

Which accommodation is most appropriate for a student with a processing speed deficit on a timed exam?

Accepted Answer

Providing extended time

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Reducing the number of test questions

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Allowing open-book testing

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Giving the exam orally

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of intrinsic motivation?

Accepted Answer

A student reads a book because they find the topic fascinating

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A student studies hard to earn a sticker

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A student completes homework to avoid losing recess

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A student participates in class to impress the teacher

Question 7

A student with ADHD frequently loses focus during long independent work periods. The most effective classroom strategy is to:

Accepted Answer

Break tasks into shorter segments with brief breaks

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Excuse the student from the assignment

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Seat the student in the back of the room

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Allow the student to work only during lunch